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Politics & elections, 1902

3,142 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 158

News by Cable. [Copyright.] Imperial Parliament. Hours of Railway Employees. Defeat of the Government

Evening News · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

LONDON, February 26.—In the House of Commons last night, Major C. W. Norton (Liberal, Newington West), moved that half-yearly returns be made of cases where the…

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Imperial Parliament. Hours of Railway Employees. Resolution Asking for Returns. Defeat of the Government. London, Feb. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 7

In the House of Commons last night Mr. C. W. Norton (Liberal) moved that half-yearly returns be made of cases where the hours worked by railway servants are…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Selection of the Capital First Business of Next Session. Objections to Sydney Criticisms. Passing of Supply

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Senate resumed its sittings this afternoon. Senator O'CONNOR gave notice that he would move to-morrow that henceforth the Senate…

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The Queensland Elections. the Policy of the Government. Peemier at Townsville. the Sugar Duty. Fewer Members and Fewer Ministers. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 8

The Premier (Mr. Philip) addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting at Townsville last night. He reviewed the work of the Government, and contended that for the past eight years there had really been a…

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Ousting Aldermen. Alleged Stuffing of the Ballot Box. Curious Election Proceedings

The Australian Star · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 5

Several applications having for their object the ousting of aldermen were made at the Supreme Court to-day. Mr. James applied to Mr. Justice Owen…

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Protectionists in Conference. Organisation for Elections. the Fiscal Fight

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 February 1902 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A meeting of delegates from the various Protectionist Associations of the main States was held to-day at the Victorian protectionists' rooms…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. Thursday's Proceedings

Evening News · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Friday.—Both Houses sat yesterday. SENATE. Mr. R. E. O'Connor (Vice-President of the Executive) moved that henceforth during the…

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Federal Parliament. Defence Authority. The Tariff on Timber. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 7

In the House of Representatives this afternoon Sir. J. L. Bonython asked if Major-General Hutton, in saying in Adelaide that he would consult the States with regard to…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. Electoral Bill. Opposed by Senator Symon. an Extra Sitting Day. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 2.30 p.m. Senator O'CONNOR moved, pursuant to notice, that henceforth during the present session, unless otherwise ordered, Tuesday in each week be…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Thursday, February 27. The President took the chair at 2.30 p.m. Extra Sitting Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 6

The VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL moved,—" That henceforth during the present session, unless otherwise ordered, Tuesday in each week be a sitting day of the Senate, and that…

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Aldermanic Elections Full Court Matters

Evening News · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 6

A rule nisi was yesterday granted by the Full Court, at the instance of James Abigail, gentleman, calling upon George Foster Crozier, contractor, to show cause why he should not be…

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Master Tailors' Association. Adoption of Rules and Election of Office-bearers

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 7

Mr. E. T. Walsh presided over a large meeting of master tailors at the Chamber of Manufactures last night, when the business was the consideration of a draft constitution and a set of…

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Newtown Aldermanic Election. a Narrow Margin

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 February 1902 · page 8

An application was made to Mr. Justice Owen and Mr. Justice G. B. Simpson for a rule calling upon George Foster Crozier to show cause why he should not be ousted from the position of…

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Federal Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 15

The tariff was under consideration in the House of Representatives during the whole of February 18. The duty on axle grease in bulk was reduced from 4s to 2s per cwt. The duty on…

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The Commonwealth Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Both Houses met yesterday, SENATE. Mr. Pulsford (N.S.W) resumed the debate on…

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PARLIAMENT. Commonwealth. MELBOURNE, February 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 526

In the House of Representatives this afternoon formal business and answering of questions occupied just three minutes, so that very little time was tost in getting to work on the tariff. There only…

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The Commonwealth Parliament. the Senate. Melbourne, Friday, February 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 12

The President took the chair at 10.30 a.m. THE ELECTORAL BILL. SECOND READING DEBATE. The debate on the second reading of tho Electoral…

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The Federal Parliament. the Senate. the Electoral Bill. Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 7

The Senate met at 10.30 a.m. PETITION. Senator FRASER (Vic.) presented a petition from various members of the Anglican Church…

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Federal Parliament. The Tariff in Committee. The Duty on Jewellery. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 11

In the House of Representatives to-day the tariff was further considered In committee. On division 10, "wood, wicker, and cane, Item 104 wicker, bamboo, cane or wood all articles…

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News by Cable. [Copyright] "Milk-Blended" Butter .Standard Asked For. Question in Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 1 March 1902 · page 2

LONDON, February 28, 2.10 p.m.—The Butter Association is urging the President of the Board of Agriculture (Mr. R. W. Hanbury) to declare the blending of milk with butter illegal, since it…

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